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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Thaler - Heinrich von Galen Riga
1557 year| Silver | 28.72 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (1551-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 1 Thaler = 162 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.72 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA NOVA RIGENSIS
Translation: New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Version with different lettering exists:HENRICVS DE GALEN D G M LIVON / MONETA NOVA RIGENSI S
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) is that it features an image of Heinrich von Galen, the Master of the Order from 1554 to 1557. The coin was minted in Riga, which was an important city in the Livonian Confederation, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. The coin's design and the fact that it was minted in Riga reflect the influence of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region during the Middle Ages.
